Klarinet Archive - Posting 001145.txt from 1997/08

From: pharmacy <pharmacy@-----.com>
Subj: [Fwd: Chooks (was velcro ligature)]
Date: Wed, 27 Aug 1997 13:39:19 -0400

C Henderson wrote:
>
> Douglas Sears wrote:
> > Also based on Pino's opinions on reed freedom, I use a piece of 1
> > inch wide elastic with the ends sewed together to make a snug fit on
> > the mouthpiece and reed. It's very fast to put a reed on, and easy
> > to reposition the reed. I've never had any trouble with the reed
> > slipping, but I don't move the mouthpiece from one clarinet to
> > another in the middle of a piece, as many do. I can't really say
> > I've noticed a difference in tone, with this or any other ligature.
>
> > The cap fits pretty well.
> >
> > What's a chook?
> >
> I've been tempted to post this explanation before, but deterred by
> the fact that it's not really clarinet-related, and I've had fun getting
> emails from people who want to know. Chook is the Aussie vernacular
> for chicken - we have eight in a suburban backyard.
> Now please folks - no postings telling me it's irrelevant :-)
>
> Clare
> *******************************************************
> Clare Pascoe Henderson
> variously clarinetist, writer/lecturer, herbalist
> chook fanatic and menagerie manager
> <chenderson@-----.au>
> *******************************************************

It's obviously not irrelefant - it's a chicken!
cp